All 5 Minutes with... articles – Page 3
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Features5 minutes with … Jack Newton at RSHP
The firm’s associate partner on struggling with dyslexia at school, increasing diversity in the profession, working under Graham Stirk and Ivan Harbour and watching his children playing with his Lego
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Features5 minutes with … Charlene Shum at Platform
The project executive on the industry’s blame culture, the importance of collaboration and why it is vital to care about those smallest details
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Features5 minutes with … Mandie Sewa at Brevis Law
The firm’s head of immigration law on the importance of recruting and retaining the right staff, the challenges posed by new immigration rules, the universal power of food and why steak should always be eaten rare
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Features5 minutes with … Lee Parkinson at Efficiency North
The group’s chief executive on starting out as a YTS apprentice, surviving the pandemic and why the finest seafood should be simply served
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Features5 minutes with … Gemma Pont at CPMG Architects
The associate architect on making the right choices, working collaboratively, the importance of cheese and the first book she ever read
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Features5 minutes with … Katia Polidoro at Tp Bennett
One of the firm’s principal directors on designing inclusive places to live and work, trusting her instincts and learning to row at the age of 49.
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Features5 minutes with … Simon Arnott at Morgan Sindall
The managing director for the firm in the North-west on the importance of working hard and being inquisitive – but also on striking the right work/life balance
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Features5 minutes with … Jonathan Hunter at Elecosoft
The software company’s chief executive wants to see more data sharing and collaborative working. He is an admirer of Mace Group and Asian cuisine and wishes he had invested in Bitcoinx
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Features5 minutes with … Jenny Hyden at NVB Architects
The landscape architect on the importance of designing with a view to the future, why the use of peat is now unforgivable and why she likes to keep her wetsuit close at hand
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Features5 minutes with … Dan Hyde at MEPC, NOMA
The development director on the NOMA scheme in Manchester discusses the switch from his career as a professional rugby player, his love of the Sydney Opera House and roast lamb on a Sunday
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Features5 minutes with … Mark Swetman at LS Estates
The firm’s chief executive on the importance of good communication, his dislike of laziness and his admiration for innovation
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Features5 minutes with … Louise Boddie at Hudson Architects
The leader of the firm’s portfolio of community, culture and education projects emphasises the social and environmental responsibility of her job and the importance of doing work that you enjoy
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Features5 minutes with … Neeral Shah at YardLink
The company founder and CEO on his pride in building his team, the importance of embracing technology and his constant quest for improvement
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Features5 minutes with … Riaz Dudhia at Nelsons
The commercial property solicitor would simplify and relax planning restrictions. He enjoys playing tennis and Italian food
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Features5 minutes with … Lisa Gledhill at EcoWorld London
The firm’s managing director of development on balancing creativity with rigorous discipline, how the industry can improve its recruitment and her best-ever day as a Bradford City supporter
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Features5 minutes with … Louise Hamot at Introba
The firm’s global lead for sustainable innovation shares her passion for sustainability, industry-wide collaboration, vegetable soup and carpentry
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Features5 minutes with … Sarah Castle at IF_DO
The firm’s co-founder and director on growing up in Manchester, inequality in the industry and the importance of collaboration and taking a break
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Features5 minutes with … Ruth Marsh at Sheppard Robson
The firm’s head of sustainability explains why a collegiate approach is the best way to effect positive change and shares her love of travelling and… peanut butter
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Features5 minutes with … Milos Halecka at Middlecap
The company’s innovations director explains the importance of embracing technology and using it effectively – and why he loves London’s industrial buildings
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Features5 minutes with … Emma Foster at BentallGreenOak
A principal at the firm and former Mace project manager, Emma shares her passion for working as part of a team, London’s historic buildings, Italian food and her black Labrador